Senior/Managing Consultant - Evaluation

Job Description

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviserto the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.Role OverviewRSM UK Consulting employs over 1,000 staff across the UK and delivers over £100M in revenue annually. It is one of the fastest growing consulting practices in the UK and provides research, evaluation, and management consulting services to public, privateand third sectors.The research and evaluation team are part of the RSM Strategy, Economics and Policy division. It includes economists, statisticians, qualitative and quantitative researchers and data analytics specialists.The team provides career paths for those wishing to either specialise in one of the above specific areas working across different sectors, or to those wishing to specialise in a certain sector deploying one or more of these specialisms and working with otherexperts as required.The sectors we work in are continually growing due to ongoing expansion and currently include skills & employment; housing; health & social care; science, technology & innovation; community; energy & environment; regeneration; and local economic development.Career planning and development is a key focus for our team. Each team member is encouraged and supported to develop a career plan detailing where and what they wish to focus on, and what success looks like for them within the division’s growth strategy.This is supported by relevant qualifications, training, and mentoring.Overall job purposeThe research and evaluation team work with government departments, public bodies, sector groups, and companies throughout the UK and Ireland to support evidence-based strategy / policy development and investment decision making.We are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior or Managing Consultant with:

• Expertise in completing process, impact and/or economic/value for money evaluations
• Experience and expertise in writing proposals for public sector evaluation and/or research tender opportunities
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Excellent project management skills

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of multiple projects for clients to RSMs high level of service standards – securing excellent client testimonials
• Lead or contribute substantially to the development of high-quality proposals in line with tender specifications, in a timely and robust manner
• Work to build client and partner relationships to grow RSM’s burgeoning sector skills team
• Line manage, mentor and coach junior staff as required, supporting the team’s learning ethos
• Have personal objectives, a career development plan and individual performance targets to achieve as part of this role, which will be subject to periodic review and feedback
• This role provides the opportunity for an excellent candidate to forge their career and credentials in one of the UK’s leading consultancy organisations.

The essential requirements

• A strong track record in conducting evaluations of public sector funded programmes or policies
• Excellent spoken and written communication, including experience of presenting complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior client teams and delivering high-quality reports in a consulting environment
• Excellent project management skills, including project planning and budget management and ability to meet deadlines in a client / quality focused environment
• Demonstrable working knowledge of HM Treasury’s ‘Magenta Book’,
• High proficiency in the application of qualitative and / or quantitative research techniques.
• High proficiency in MS Office and PowerPoint.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual. #LI-AK1Diversity and Inclusion at RSMAt RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experienceand perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culturethat embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.